Trust Director in Tipton

A Director, also referred to as Trustee, is a voluntary (unpaid) role for individuals who wish to make a meaningful contribution to our charity. As a Director you will bring your skills, experience and insights to ensure the charity is well-governed, financially sound and aligned with our mission and values helping to make a real difference in the community. Directors/Trustees collectively form our Board of Trustees/Directors and have a collective responsibility and are responsible for shared decision-making. This means that Directors always act as a group and not as individuals. They oversee the overall governance and management of the charity. They also ensure Murray Hall has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our mission. Just as importantly, they support and appropriately challenge the executive team, enabling Murray Hall to grow and prosper in pursuit of our vision, for people in our community to thrive and be empowered to exercise agency with equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives within a supportive community so no-one is left behind.

Main duties of the job

Murray Hall Community Trust has a diverse range of services and our Board benefits from a variety of skills to guide the organisation strategically. Following a skills audit we are particularly seeking individuals with experience in:

• Marketing, Communications and PR
• Adult Education (Ofsted regulated)
• Digital Technology
• Commercial Trading (Independent Director for subsidiary company)

What you will get from the role

As a Director you will be collaborating with like-minded, passionate individuals dedicated to the charity's mission. You will play a vital role in supporting a key community asset in a deprived area, gain insight into the social determinants of health and witness first-hand the positive impact Murray Hall has on individuals and community wellbeing.

About us

We are a charity that exists to transform lives through delivering impactful services across Sandwell and the surrounding areas. We work collaboratively with public, private and voluntary organisations, educational settings and other partners to design and deliver sustainable innovative solutions to improve the lives of children, families, young people and adults from early years to end of life care. Murray Hall Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and invite potential applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may require to enable them to make an application.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure Murray Hall is compliant with its governing documents, charity law, relevant legislation and regulations.
• Support and provide advice and guidance on Murray Hall's purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee Murray Hall's finances and budgets, monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve Murray Hall's financial statements.
• Provide support and challenge to Murray Hall's CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
• Keep abreast of changes in Murray Hall's operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of Murray Hall's own Board governance effectiveness.
• Attend Board and Sub-Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• As a small charity, there will be times when Directors will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the Director has special expertise.

Personal Skills and Qualities

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as Directors and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good independent judgement and work effectively as a Board (team) member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values of: equality; diversity; community development; empowerment; compassion; integrity; respect and teamwork.
• Commitment to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Depending on experience. Voluntary (non-paid role).